How Is Chief Justice Of India Appointed?
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How Is Chief Justice Of India Appointed?

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The Constitution of India, 1950 prescribes the "Establishment and Constitution of Supreme Court" under Article 124. Under Article 124 the conditions for appointment of the judges of the Supreme Court including the CJI are: "Every Judge of the Supreme Court shall be appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal…" "…after consultation with such of the Judges of the Supreme Court and of the High Courts in the States as the President may deem necessary for the purpose…" "…and shall hold office until he attains the age of sixty-five years." Under Article 124, the eligibility criteria to be considered for appointment as a Judge of the Supreme Court including CJI are: Citizen of India Either of the following: At least five years a Judge of a High Court or of two or more such Courts in succession At least ten years an advocate of a High Court or of two or more such courts in succession In the opinion of the President, a distinguished jurist Article 124 prescribes post-appointment mandates for the Judge of the Supreme Court including CJI i.e. According to the "Memorandum Showing the Procedure for Appointment of the Chief Justice of India and Judges of the Supreme Court of India", published on the official website of Department of Justice, the following are the requisites to be appointed as CJI: Senior-most Judge of the Supreme Court Considered fit to hold the office – here the consultation with other Judges as envisaged in Article 124 of the Constitution would be made for appointment of the next Chief Justice of India. According to Second Judges Case "the senior-most Judge of the Supreme Court considered fit to hold the office."

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Justice Biren Vaishnav To Helm Gujarat High Court Once Again As Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal Goes On Leave
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Justice Biren Vaishnav To Helm Gujarat High Court Once Again As Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal Goes On Leave

Live Law  

The Central Government has notified the appointment of Justice Biren Aniruddh Vaishnav to perform the duties of the office of the Chief Justice of Gujarat High Court from March 20-31.The appointment was made in view of the fact that Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal is going on leave during that time. The March 19 notification issued by the Union Ministry Law …

Justice Bagchi appointed as SC judge, set to be CJI in 2031
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Justice Bagchi appointed as SC judge, set to be CJI in 2031

Hindustan Times  

The Union government on Monday appointed justice Joymalya Bagchi as a judge of the Supreme Court, following the recommendation made by the Supreme Court collegium three days ago. The Supreme Court collegium, comprising Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna and justices Bhushan R Gavai, Surya Kant, Abhay S Oka and Vikram Nath, had recommended Justice Bagchi’s appointment on March 6. …

Justice Joymalya Bagchi appointed to Supreme Court, likely Chief Justice in 2031
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Justice Joymalya Bagchi appointed to Supreme Court, likely Chief Justice in 2031

India Today  

Justice Joymalya Bagchi of the Calcutta High Court has been appointed as a judge of the Supreme Court. The last judge from the Calcutta High Court to be appointed to the Supreme Court was Justice Altamas Kabir. Before assuming the role of Chief Justice, Justice Bagchi will serve as a judge in the Supreme Court for six years. Justice Bagchi …

CJ Sunita Agarwal on leave: Justice Biren Vaishnav to be acting Chief Justice of Gujarat High Court
1 month, 1 week ago

CJ Sunita Agarwal on leave: Justice Biren Vaishnav to be acting Chief Justice of Gujarat High Court

The Hindu  

The Centre has notified the appointment of Justice Biren Vaishnav as the acting Chief Justice of the Gujarat High Court from February 18 till March 2, as Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal has proceeded on leave for this time period. Notably, the Gujarat High Court Advocates' Association on Monday unanimously passed a resolution seeking the transfer of Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal …

Delhi HC’s chief justice sworn in
2 months ago

Delhi HC’s chief justice sworn in

Hindustan Times  

Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya on Tuesday took oath as the chief justice of the Delhi high court, bringing the court’s strength to 38. Lieutenant governor VK Saxena administered the oath to justice Upadhyaya, who served as the chief justice of Bombay high court for one and a half years prior to his transfer. “In exercise of the power conferred by …

Centre notifies appointment of Justice K Vinod Chandran as Supreme Court judge
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Centre notifies appointment of Justice K Vinod Chandran as Supreme Court judge

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Centre, in a notification issued on Monday, appointed Patna High Court Chief Justice K Vinod Chandran as a Supreme Court judge. “In exercise of the powers conferred by the Constitution of India, the President, after consultation with the Chief Justice of India, is pleased to appoint Justice Krishnan Vinod Chandran, Chief Justice, Patna High Court, as a …

Former top court judge V Ramasubramanian appointed NHRC chief
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3 months ago

Former top court judge V Ramasubramanian appointed NHRC chief

Hindustan Times  

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday appointed former Supreme Court judge justice V Ramasubramanian as the chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission, an official statement said. Former SC judge justice V Ramasubramanian The President also appointed Priyank Kanoongo and justice Bidyut Ranjan Sarangi as members of the rights panel, the statement said. “Hon’ble President of India appoints Shri Justice V. …

Madan Lokur appointed chairperson of UN Internal Justice Council
3 months ago

Madan Lokur appointed chairperson of UN Internal Justice Council

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Former Supreme Court judge Madan B Lokur has been appointed as chairperson of the United Nations Internal Justice Council for a term ending on November 12, 2028.In a communication to Justice Lokur, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the retired top court judge would head the council which also comprises other distinguished jurists. "I have the pleasure to appoint …

Former Supreme Court Judge Madan Lokur Appointed As United Nations Internal Justice Council Chairperson
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3 months ago

Former Supreme Court Judge Madan Lokur Appointed As United Nations Internal Justice Council Chairperson

Live Law  

The Secretary-General of the United Nations has appointed former Supreme Court Judge Madan B Lokur as the Chairperson of the UN Internal Justice Council. In a letter addressed to Justice Lokur, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed his congratulations on the appointment to the Council, which was termed as a "key pillar of the administration of justice at the United Nations." …

Former Supreme Court Judge Madan Lokur Appointed As United Nations Internal Justice Council Chairperson
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3 months ago

Former Supreme Court Judge Madan Lokur Appointed As United Nations Internal Justice Council Chairperson

Live Law  

The Secretary-General of the United Nations has appointed former Supreme Court Judge Madan B Lokur as the Chairperson of the UN Internal Justice Council. In a letter addressed to Justice Lokur, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed his congratulations on the appointment to the Council, which was termed as a "key pillar of the administration of justice at the United Nations." …

CJI Sanjiv Khanna administers oath of office to Justice Manmohan as Supreme Court judge
3 months, 3 weeks ago

CJI Sanjiv Khanna administers oath of office to Justice Manmohan as Supreme Court judge

India TV News  

Justice Manmohan, former Chief Justice of Delhi High Court was sworn in as Supreme Court judge on Thursday. Chief Justice of India, Sanjiv Khanna administered the oath of office to Justice Manmohan.With the appointment of Justice Manmohan, Supreme Court's functional strength now increased to 33 judges as against its sanctioned strength of 34. Justice Manmohan served as a senior panel …

Justice Manmohan appointed as Supreme Court judge
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Justice Manmohan appointed as Supreme Court judge

The Hindu  

The government on Tuesday notified the appointment of Justice Manmohan, the Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court, as a judge of the Supreme Court. “In exercise of the powers conferred by clause of Article 124 of the Constitution of India, the President is pleased to appoint Shri Justice Manmohan, Chief Justice, High Court of Delhi, to be a Judge …

Delhi HC’s Justice Manmohan appointed Supreme Court judge
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi HC’s Justice Manmohan appointed Supreme Court judge

Hindustan Times  

The Union government on Tuesday announced the appointment of justice Manmohan, chief justice of the Delhi high court, as a judge of the Supreme Court. Union law minister Arjun Ram Meghwal shared the news on X, stating: “In exercise of the powers conferred by the Constitution of India, the President, after consultation with Chief Justice of India, is pleased to …

Clearing backlogs, affordable justice: Justice Khanna's vision as Chief Justice
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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Clearing backlogs, affordable justice: Justice Khanna's vision as Chief Justice

India Today  

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna, who was sworn in on Monday as the 51st Chief Justice of India, stressed that his key focus during his tenure will be addressing case backlogs, making litigation more affordable, reducing trial durations, and simplifying legal procedures. CONSTITUTIONAL GUARDIAN In a statement after taking over the country’s top judicial post, reflecting on his responsibility, …

Justice Sanjiv Khanna takes oath as 51st Chief Justice of India, succeeds DY Chandrachud
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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Justice Sanjiv Khanna takes oath as 51st Chief Justice of India, succeeds DY Chandrachud

Hindustan Times  

Justice Sanjiv Khanna, who has been part of several landmark Supreme Court judgments, was sworn in as the 51st Chief Justice of India on Monday. Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud sitting with CJI-designate Sanjiv Khanna in a ceremonial four-judge bench convened to bid his farewell. A Legacy of Landmark Judgments Justice Sanjiv Khanna has been part of several landmark …

Who is Justice Sanjiv Khanna, the new Chief Justice of India?
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Who is Justice Sanjiv Khanna, the new Chief Justice of India?

Hindustan Times  

Justice Sanjiv Khanna, senior judge of the Supreme Court, was sworn in as the 51st Chief Justice of India at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday, November 11. Justice Sanjiv Khanna, the second-most senior judge of the Supreme Court, was proposed for the role of Chief Justice by the outgoing CJI DY Chandrachud, who retired on November 10, after serving since November …

The Chief who changed the court: Justice Chandrachud's transformative tenure
4 months, 2 weeks ago

The Chief who changed the court: Justice Chandrachud's transformative tenure

India Today  

The Supreme Court in the 1997 judgment of State of Rajasthan v Prakash Chand ruled that the Chief Justice of India would be the “first amongst the equals”. The judges had initially planned to meet a few members of the press at Justice Chelameswar’s residence to discuss concerns about the administration of the Supreme Court under CJI Dipak Misra. On …

Exclusive: DY Chandrachud on his plans after retiring as Chief Justice of India
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Exclusive: DY Chandrachud on his plans after retiring as Chief Justice of India

Hindustan Times  

Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud is set to retire as the Chief Justice of India on Sunday, November 10. Hinting at possible roles for a Supreme Court judge, or CJI, Chandrachud said the nature of the cases that are presented before these tribunals are such that they hold immense value, requiring individuals with “highest levels of integrity and expertise to preside over …

233 new judges to be appointed in TN Courts, says Acting CJ of Madras HC
7 months ago

233 new judges to be appointed in TN Courts, says Acting CJ of Madras HC

Deccan Chronicle  

Erode : Acting Chief Justice of Madras High Court, Justice D Krishnakumar, on Saturday said 233 new judges will be appointed to various courts in Tamil Nadu soon. Justice Krishnakumar inaugurated the District Munsif-cum-Judicial Magistrate Court at Elumathur in Modakurichi taluk through video conferencing at a function held at Erode District Collector's office here. "We have made an appeal to …

Supreme Court gets 2 new judges, its first from Manipur
8 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court gets 2 new judges, its first from Manipur

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: The central government on Tuesday notified the appointments of justices N Kotiswar Singh and R Mahadevan to the Supreme Court, following the recommendations by the collegium. The Supreme Court collegium, led by CJI Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, recommended their names on July 11, considering factors such as seniority, merit and judicial integrity Justice Singh’s elevation marks a historic moment …

Justices Kotiswar Singh, R. Mahadevan appointed to Supreme Court; top court to regain full strength
8 months, 1 week ago

Justices Kotiswar Singh, R. Mahadevan appointed to Supreme Court; top court to regain full strength

The Hindu  

President Droupadi Murmu on July 16 appointed Justices N. Kotiswar Singh and Madras High Court Acting Chief Justice R. Mahadevan as Supreme Court judges. “Mr Justice N. Kotiswar Singh originally hails from Manipur… His appointment as a Judge of the Supreme Court will provide representation to the North-East, and in particular, he will be the first Judge from the State …

SC Collegium recommends judge from Ladakh for his first High Court Chief Justiceship
8 months, 2 weeks ago

SC Collegium recommends judge from Ladakh for his first High Court Chief Justiceship

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court Collegium headed by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud on Wednesday recommended Justice Tashi Rabstan to be appointed Chief Justice of the High Court of Meghalya. Shriram, a senior Judge of the Bombay High Court, for appointment as Madras High Court Chief Justice. Justice Nitin Madhukar Jamdar, seniormost puisne Judge of the Bombay High Court, was recommended …

Supreme Court may get first judge from Manipur
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court may get first judge from Manipur

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court collegium on Thursday recommended Justice N Kotiswar Singh, currently chief justice of the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh high court, and Justice R Mahadevan, acting chief justice of the Madras high court, for elevation to the apex court. On justice Singh, the collegium’s resolution stated: “His appointment as a judge of the Supreme Court will provide representation …

Supreme Court Collegium recommends 2 high court judges for elevation
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court Collegium recommends 2 high court judges for elevation

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended two senior high court judges for appointment as judges in the apex court. Jammu and Kashmir's chief justice, Justice N Kotiswar Singh, and Madras High Court judge, Justice R Mahadevan, have been recommended by the Collegium for appointment as judges in the Supreme Court. Justice N Kotiswar Singh became the Chief Justice of the …

Collegium gears up to appoint 2 new SC judges
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Collegium gears up to appoint 2 new SC judges

Hindustan Times  

As the Supreme Court of India gears up to reconvene on July 8 after the summer break, the collegium is set to finalise the names of two new judges to fill vacancies in the apex court. According to people aware of the matter, the names to be considered by the collegium, presided over by Chief Justice of India Dhananjaya Y …

A Politician Judge – Judiciary's Bane And Nobody's Gain
11 months, 3 weeks ago

A Politician Judge – Judiciary's Bane And Nobody's Gain

Live Law  

A judge may deal with politics, for the very Constitution is a political document. Sen expressed that a Judge had to be “free from fear or temptation and free from the allurements of holding some office in the executive line or in the political field” and desired that a “Judge who has retired will not be able to engage himself …

Ex-SC judge Justice A M Khanwilkar appointed Lokpal chairperson
1 year ago

Ex-SC judge Justice A M Khanwilkar appointed Lokpal chairperson

Hindustan Times  

Former Supreme Court judge Justice Ajay Manikrao Khanwilkar was on Tuesday appointed as the chairperson of Lokpal. “President Droupadi Murmu is pleased to appoint Justice Ajay Manikrao Khanwilkar as the chairperson of the Lokpal,” a communique sent by the Rashtrapati Bhavan stated. Justice Khanwilkar served as the judge of Supreme Court from May 13, 2016 to July 29, 2022. Prior …

Centre notifies appointments for Chief Justices of six High Courts
1 year, 1 month ago

Centre notifies appointments for Chief Justices of six High Courts

The Hindu  

The Union Ministry of Law and Justice on Friday notified the appointments of new Chief Justices across six High Courts. Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava, who was the acting Chief Justice of Rajasthan High Court, has been appointed as Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court. Justice Arun Bhansali of Rajasthan High Court has been appointed as Chief Justice of the …

Justice D.K. Upadhyaya sworn in as new Chief Justice of Bombay High Court
1 year, 7 months ago

Justice D.K. Upadhyaya sworn in as new Chief Justice of Bombay High Court

The Hindu  

Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya was sworn in as the new Chief Justice of Bombay High Court by Maharashtra Governor Ramesh Bias in the presence of Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. VIDEO | Justice DK Upadhyaya sworn in as Chief Justice of Bombay High Court in presence of Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde and his deputy Devendra …

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Permanent Appointment Of Three Additional Judges Of Calcutta High Court
1 year, 8 months ago

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Permanent Appointment Of Three Additional Judges Of Calcutta High Court

Live Law  

The Collegium of the Supreme Court of India, comprising of Justice DY Chandrachud, Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Justice Sanjiv Khanna, has recently recommended the names of three additional judges of the Calcutta High Court for appointment as permanent judges. In their resolution dated 12th July 2023, the Collegium recommended the names of Justice Krishna Rao, Justice Bibhas Ranjan De, …

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Appointment Of Justice Dhiraj Singh Thakur As Chief Justice of Andhra Pradesh High Court
1 year, 8 months ago

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Appointment Of Justice Dhiraj Singh Thakur As Chief Justice of Andhra Pradesh High Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court Collegium comprising the CJI D Y Chandrachud, Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Justice Sanjiv Khanna on Wednesday recommended the name of Justice Dhiraj Singh Thakur, Judge, Bombay High Court for appointment as the Chief Justice of Andhra Pradesh High Court. The Office of the Chief Justice of the Andhra Pradesh High Court fell vacant on May 19, …

SC directs DERC chairperson’s appointment in two weeks
1 year, 10 months ago

SC directs DERC chairperson’s appointment in two weeks

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Friday directed that the appointment of the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission be made in two weeks, dousing another flashpoint between the AAP government and the Lieutenant-Governor. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had approved the selection of retired Madhya Pradesh High Court judge, Justice Rajeev Shrivastava, as Chairperson. The L-G’s office had insisted that the Delhi High Court …

Senior Advocate KV Viswanathan To Be Chief Justice Of India In 2030 If Centre Approves Collegium Proposal
1 year, 10 months ago

Senior Advocate KV Viswanathan To Be Chief Justice Of India In 2030 If Centre Approves Collegium Proposal

Live Law  

Senior Advocate KV Viswanathan – the Supreme Court collegium’s pick for a judgeship – would go on to become the Chief Justice of India, following seven other judges in line after the incumbent chief justice DY Chandrachud. “At present there is only one member from the Bar directly appointed to the Supreme Court Bench,” the collegium has noted, referring to …

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Delhi Government’s Petition Challenging LG's Refusal To Approve Appointment Of DERC Chairperson
1 year, 11 months ago

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Delhi Government’s Petition Challenging LG's Refusal To Approve Appointment Of DERC Chairperson

Live Law  

The Supreme Court, on Friday, issued notice on a writ petition filed by the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi against the Delhi Lieutenant Governor's inaction in approving the proposal to appoint retired MP High Court Judge, Justice Rajeev Kumar Shrivastava as the Chairperson of the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission.Senior Advocate Dr Abhishek Manu. The Supreme Court, on Friday, …

BREAKING| Centre Notifies Appointment Of New Chief Justices In Allahabad, Chhattisgarh And Patna High Courts
2 years ago

BREAKING| Centre Notifies Appointment Of New Chief Justices In Allahabad, Chhattisgarh And Patna High Courts

Live Law  

The Central Government has notified the appointment of new Chief Justices for three High Courts.Justice Pritinker Diwaker, Judge of the Allahabad High Court, has been appointed as the Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court.Justice Ramesh Sinha, Judge of the Allahabad High Court, has been appointed as the Chief Justice of the Chhattisgarh High Court.Justice K Vinod Chandran, Judge of …

Justice T A Goud Appointed As Acting Chief Justice Of Tripura High Court
2 years, 1 month ago

Justice T A Goud Appointed As Acting Chief Justice Of Tripura High Court

Live Law  

Justice T A Goud has been appointed as Acting Chief Justice of Tripura High Court with effect from February 23. Justice Goud is the senior-most puisne judge of Tripura High Court and earlier also has remained as Acting Chief Justice of the High Court.Pertinently, the Supreme Court Collegium. Justice Goud is the senior-most puisne judge of Tripura High Court and …

Ayodhya five-judge bench of Supreme Court: Where are the judges now?
2 years, 1 month ago

Ayodhya five-judge bench of Supreme Court: Where are the judges now?

India Today  

The recent appointment of former Supreme Court judge, Justice Abdul Nazeer, as the eighth governor of Andhra Pradesh has created political controversy with the opposition criticising his selection, calling it ‘a threat to the judiciary’. Justice Nazeer, during his tenure in the Supreme Court, was part of several important judgments, including the landmark 2019 judgment in the Ayodhya Ram Mandir-Babri …

Chief justices appointed to four high courts
2 years, 1 month ago

Chief justices appointed to four high courts

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Four judges, including two who will retire later this month, were on Sunday appointed as chief justices of high courts. Justice Sonia Giridhar Gokani, senior-most judge of the Gujarat High Court, was appointed its chief justice. Justice Jaswant Singh, senior-most judge of the Orissa High Court was appointed as the chief justice of the Tripura High Court. Justice …

Centre notifies the appointment of two new judges to the Supreme Court, top court will have full strength
2 years, 1 month ago

Centre notifies the appointment of two new judges to the Supreme Court, top court will have full strength

The Hindu  

After a gap of nine months, the Supreme Court of India will function with its full strength of 34 judges as the Centre on Friday notified the appointment of two new judges to the top court. Justice Rajesh Bindal, who was serving as the Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court and Justice Aravind Kumar, Chief Justice of Gujarat High …

Supreme Court Collegium recommends five new Chief Justices for High Courts
2 years, 1 month ago

Supreme Court Collegium recommends five new Chief Justices for High Courts

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court Collegium on Thursday recommended five new Chief Justices to the High Courts of Calcutta, Allahabad, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat and Manipur to replace incumbents who have either been elevated as apex court judges or retired. The Collegium, in a separate resolution, recommended Justice Pritinker Diwaker as the Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court. “Over a long period of …

Supreme Court Collegium recommends names for new chief justices of 5 high courts
2 years, 1 month ago

Supreme Court Collegium recommends names for new chief justices of 5 high courts

India Today  

The Supreme Court Collegium on Thursday recommended the names of five judges for elevation as Chief Justices for High Court of Allahabad, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Calcutta and Manipur. "The office of the Chief Justice of the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad would be falling vacant, consequent upon the elevation of Justice Rajesh Bindal to the Supreme Court of India. Similarly …

Supreme Court Collegium recommends appointment of Chief Justices of 4 High Courts
2 years, 1 month ago

Supreme Court Collegium recommends appointment of Chief Justices of 4 High Courts

India Today  

The Supreme Court Collegium on Wednesday recommended the appointment of the chief justices of the High Courts of Patna, Himachal Pradesh, Guwahati and Tripura. The collegium had on January 25 proposed the appointment of Justice Jaswant Singh, who is at present a judge of the Orissa High Court, as the Chief Justice of the Tripura High Court. The Collegium has …

Supreme Court collegium recommends appointment of Chief Justices of four High Courts | DETAILS
2 years, 1 month ago

Supreme Court collegium recommends appointment of Chief Justices of four High Courts | DETAILS

India TV News  

Supreme Court collegium: The Supreme Court collegium headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud has recommended the appointment of the chief justices of the high courts of Patna, Himachal Pradesh, Gauhati and Tripura. The collegium, also having Justices SK Kaul and KM Joseph, met on February 7 and recommended the name of Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh for appointment as …

Collegium rejigs proposals for High Courts; Vinod Chandran named for Patna High Court
2 years, 1 month ago

Collegium rejigs proposals for High Courts; Vinod Chandran named for Patna High Court

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court Collegium recalled its earlier recommendation to appoint Kerala High Court judge, Justice K. Vinod Chandran, as Gauhati Chief Justice and has instead proposed his appointment as Chief Justice of Patna High Court. Chandrachud reasoned that the appointment of the Chief Justice at Patna High Court “is required to be made” following the elevation of Justice Sanjay Karol …

President Appoints Justice M. V. Muralidaran As Acting Chief Justice Of Manipur High Court
2 years, 1 month ago

President Appoints Justice M. V. Muralidaran As Acting Chief Justice Of Manipur High Court

Live Law  

The Central Government today notified the appointment of Justice M. V. Muralidaran, senior most puisne Judge, as the Acting Chief Justice of the Manipur High Court with effect from the date Justice PV Sanjay Kumar relinquishes the charge as Chief Justice of the High Court consequent upon his appointment as a Judge of the Supreme Court of India. A notification …

President Appoints Justice Chakradhari Sharan Singh As Acting Chief Justice Of Patna High Court
2 years, 1 month ago

President Appoints Justice Chakradhari Sharan Singh As Acting Chief Justice Of Patna High Court

Live Law  

The Central Government today notified the appointment of Justice Chakradhari Sharan Singh, senior most puisne Judge, as the Acting Chief Justice of the Patna High Court with effect from the date Justice Sanjay Karol relinquishes the charge as Chief Justice of the High Court consequent upon his appointment as a Judge of the Supreme Court of India.A notification issued in …

Appointment of 5 judges recommended by Collegium likely in two days, Centre tells Supreme Court
2 years, 1 month ago

Appointment of 5 judges recommended by Collegium likely in two days, Centre tells Supreme Court

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Friday recorded a submission by Attorney General R. Venkataramani that warrants of appointment of five judges to the apex court will be likely issued by February 5. The Collegium had recommended Rajasthan High Court Chief Justice Pankaj Mithal, Patna High Court Chief Justice Sanjay Karol, Manipur High Court Chief Justice P V Sanjay Kumar, Patna High …

Three Additional Judges Of Kerala High Court Made Permanent
2 years, 2 months ago

Three Additional Judges Of Kerala High Court Made Permanent

Live Law  

The Central Government has issued a notification appointing Justices Abdul Rahim Musaliar Badharudeen, Viju Abraham, and Mohammed Nias Chovvakkaran Puthiyapurayil, as permanent Judges of the Kerala High Court. Justice A. Badharudeen, Justice Viju Abraham, and Justice Mohammed Nias were additional judges earlier. The Supreme Court collegium on December 9, 2022, had approved the proposal for their appointment as Permanent Judges …

Justice Sabina Appointed As Acting Chief Justice Of Himachal Pradesh High Court
2 years, 2 months ago

Justice Sabina Appointed As Acting Chief Justice Of Himachal Pradesh High Court

Live Law  

The Centre has issued a notification appointing Justice Sabina, the senior-most Judge of the Himachal Pradesh High Court to perform the duties of the office of the Chief Justice of the High Court with effect from January 21, 2023. The appointment has been made in consequence of the retirement of Justice Amjad Ahtesham Sayed, Chief Justice, Himachal Pradesh High Court.The …

DC Edit | Transparency needed in appointment of judges
2 years, 3 months ago

DC Edit | Transparency needed in appointment of judges

Deccan Chronicle  

The stalemate over appointments of judges in the high courts and the Supreme Court has of late triggered unsavoury exchanges between the Union government and the Supreme Court of India. The latest is the apex court pinpointing that its striking down the amendment to the Constitution providing for a National Judicial Appointments Commission was behind the Union government delaying appointment …

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